Brügge entdecken: Eine Reise durch Geschichte und Kultur

A bronze statue of Guido Gezelle, a Flemish poet, stands on a stone base. The statue, created by Belgian sculptor Jules Lagae in 1930, displays Gezelle and bears the inscription "Ih levens licht soo ligt".

A premier art museum in Bruges, that houses a stunning collection of Flemish and Belgian paintings spanning six centuries, featuring renowned artists such as Jan van Eyck, Hieronymus Bosch, and René Magritte.

A marble sculpture by Michelangelo depicting the Virgin and Child, featuring Jesus standing upright and Mary gazing down and away, characterized by High Renaissance Pyramid style and similarities with Michelangelo's Pietà.

A museum-quality Roman Catholic church, the Church of Our Lady features Gothic-inspired architecture, cross-vaults, and black and white tiled flooring, as well as ornate Baroque decorations and a notable sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo.

A medieval hospital in Bruges, founded in the 12th century, featuring some of Europe's oldest surviving hospital buildings. Today, the complex houses the Hans Memling museum, a congress center, and exhibition space, maintaining its historic charm while catering to modern needs.

A museum dedicated to the works of Hans Memling and exploring the intersection of historical and contemporary art, featuring temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.

A concert hall, the Concertgebouw is a cultural centre housing a large concert hall seating over 1290 visitors and a chamber music hall, featuring excellent acoustics and a café with exhibitions.

A stunning Roman Catholic cathedral, St. Salvator's Cathedral is also known as the Cathedral of the Saviour and St. Donat, serving as Bruges' main church and housing numerous artworks, unique wall-carpets, and a magnificent 99-meter-tall neo-Romanesque west tower.

A historic square in Brugge, named after Simon Stevin, featuring a bronze statue of the famous mathematician and physicist.

A war memorial, the Kartuizerinnenkapel is a former monastery chapel that now serves as a mausoleum for the fallen soldiers and victims of both World War I and World War II.

A medieval bell tower in the city centre, the Belfry of Bruges formerly housed a treasury, municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other dangers. The tower's 47 bells, weighing around 27.5 tonnes, regulate the city dwellers' lives and are played by a carillonneur on special occasions.

A minor basilica housing a venerated relic of the Precious Blood, a phial said to contain the blood of Jesus Christ, brought to Bruges by Thierry of Alsace after the 12th century Second Crusade.

A stunning example of late-Gothic monumental architecture, the Bruges City Hall boasts a rich history dating back to 1376-1421. Its flamboyant opulence reflects the city's economic and political power, featuring a pioneering stone facade that inspired other city halls in the region.

A 16th-century Renaissance building, the Old Civil Registry is one of the oldest in Flanders, featuring a richly decorated natural stone facade with carvings and bronze statues, and has been carefully restored to maintain its original beauty.

A parish church, Heilige Magdalena en Catharinakerk, featuring a neogotische architecture, polychrome decorations, and stained-glass windows. It was built in 1851-1853 and completed in 1856, with a restoration in the late 20th century.

A medieval arched bridge in three parts, constructed in 1692 in stone and featuring intricate ironwork, including a decorative railing with grapevine motifs, on the Begijnhof canal in Bruges.

A béguinage, the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde, is the only preserved instance of its kind in Bruges, featuring a Gothic beguinage church and around thirty white-painted houses from the 16th to 18th centuries surrounding a central courtyard.